Summer is finally here. We’re ready to kick back and relax in the sun, maybe party it up with our friends on a Friday night.
As you’re thinking of heading to a dispensary to pick up some strains for your summer evening, maybe you’re wondering what your local budtenders might say about their top recommendations for a summer strain.
Look no further! We collected the top 8 strains right now at local dispensaries for you to enjoy. As a bonus, you can feel great about shopping local and supporting the folks and businesses in your community with these recommendations.
As you’re looking at these cannabis suggestions, you may keep in mind that higher THC levels can be great for treating chronic anxiety, stress and other mood disorders; as well as helping with pain, inflammation and nausea.
Hybrids that blend indica and sativa often give you a more balanced experience, bringing both relaxation and a more cerebral effect depending on the blend. Pure indicas can be too relaxing for some people, so blending with sativa brings a bit more mental energy.
Cadillac Rainbows
This indica-dominant hybrid with 29.7% THC, with a gassier, fruitier profile, was recommended to us by Planet Jane. The flavor profile includes lemon, cherry and mint — some online reviewers also note a diesel flavor. Starts at $1.60 for 1g.
Super Boof
This potent, hard-hitting 50/50 indica-sativa strain, recommended by Bloom City Club. The flavor is fruity, with a berry and cherry vibe, and the aroma contrasts with nutty and sour citrus scents. $4 for 1g.
First Class Funk, by Hytek
This strain was enthusiastically endorsed by all the staff at Exclusive Ann Arbor: “We’ve all been loving it!” It’s an indica-hybrid and smokes so well, with a candy gas flavor that is smooth, sweet and gassy. $10 for 1g.
Afghan Kush
Suggested by Bloom City Ypsilanti, this brings a pungent aroma with a woody, robust, spicy flavor. It’s perfect for relaxing right before bed. $6 for 1g.
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Starry Night and Popz 41
These are by a local grower, Local Grove, that the Exclusive Ann Arbor staff all highly recommend, but their staff was tied between which of these two strains were their favorite — which means you should treat yourself to both and let them know which one you’d vote for! (As a bonus, Exotics Cannabis also highly recommended Local Grove — so you know it’s gotta be good.)
Starry Night brings a flavor palette of berries, pine, and musk, and is great for encouraging deep relaxation and sleep as well as a happy high. $10 for 1g.
Popz 41 is a hybrid that’s creamy and earthy, with a citrus/fruity vibe. This strain tends to produce a more cerebral impact, encouraging creativity or socialization. $10 for 1g.
Frosted Cherries
This is a hybrid recommended by Bloom City. It brings a calm, happy and relaxed vibe to the party. It’s got a funky, sweet, cherry vibe. $8 for 1g.
L. A. Pop Rocks
This is Herbology’s top pick. An indica-hybrid with vibrant flavors of apple and fruit, nutty and sour, it’s a potent strain and encourages productivity and creativity before relaxing into your body. $6.40 for 1g.
Runtz
This strain by Peninsula Gardens was one of the top recommendations by Exotics Cannabis. This potent strain is tropical, smooth, and earthy. $8 for 1g.
Have you tried any of these? Let us know your fave summer strains!
